Nadiia Aleksina, psychologist from Kyiv, introduces herself.  She shares her experience of the war and the attack on Kyiv.  We talk about psychological first aid, trauma, and dissociation.  She does reference bombs and explosions because of the context of our discussion, but does not discuss explicit or graphic details.

You can support Nadiia and her work at patreon.com/aleksina_nadiia.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general - including discussion of war, refugees, and active community trauma.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emily and Nadiia are not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room or shelter in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services.

Emily introduces our podcast as one focused on trauma and healing, not politics.  She gives credentials and experience for why we are doing what we are doing.  She introduces herself (in Kansas City) and shares that Nadia (in Kyiv) will be joining the podcast when it is safe and quiet enough for her to record.  Emily introduces psychological first aid in concept and application.  This episode is in English, but Nadiia will share the transcript in Ukrainian as well.

Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general - including discussion of war, refugees, and active community trauma.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emily and Nadiia are not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room or shelter in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services.